MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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• Mulching landscape beds FAQs

  Published on May 2, 2013
  As the weather warms and homeowners and landscapers become active, many questions begin to arise when it comes to mulching landscape beds.

• Fertilizing your vegetable garden

  Published on April 4, 2013
  When it comes to fertilizing your vegetable garden this spring, don’t guess – soil test!

• Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Healthy garden vegetables and flowers begin with good soils.

• Smart gardeners build soil fertility to produce healthy plants

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Build up your soil by taking a soil test to determine nutrient requirements, adding organic matter and planting cover crops.

• Garden planning for nutrition

  Published on February 1, 2013
  Trying to eat healthy? Start with your garden plan.

• Pollinator gardens can be effective educational tools

  Published on November 14, 2012
  Food systems and ecology are tied together and can be demonstrated in pollinator gardens.

• Leaves compost: fall is a great time to add it to gardens

  Published on October 24, 2012
  Composting instead of burning provides many benefits for you and your environment.

• Use rye this fall to put your garden to bed for the winter

  Published on October 22, 2012
  Rye as a cover crop has numerous benefits for overwintering your garden.

• Renewing old rhubarb plants

  Published on October 15, 2012
  Divide and conquer when renewing your rhubarb for next spring.

• Gardening with kids starts now

  Published on September 25, 2012
  Regardless of the time of year, it is always a good time to start gardening with kids. Engaging kids in gardening is beneficial to their nutrition and health.